Bank Holiday Closures 2024
Friday 29th March & Monday 1st April | Easter |
Monday 6th May | May Day |
Monday 27th of May | Spring Bank Holiday |
Monday 26th August | Late Summer Bank Holiday |
Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th December | Christmas |
NHS 111 are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Telford Extended Hours GP is also available during Evenings, Weekends and Bank Holidays, Contact number: 01952 661199
There are many different treatment options available. The best way to get the medical help you need is to think NHS 111 first. Phone NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for anything that feels urgent, or if you are unsure what to do. They can direct you to the most appropriate place and can arrange an appointment at A&E if necessary.
If you do need to be seen by a medical professional during a bank holiday, it’s important that you seek help – please don’t leave it to chance
“It’s vital that people don’t just turn up or walk into A&E or urgent care services without seeking advice from either NHS 111, GP or a pharmacist, first – unless of course, your condition is life threatening.
Please only dial 999 for life threatening emergencies i.e.
· loss of consciousness
· an acute confused state, symptoms of a possible stroke
· fits that are not stopping
· chest pain
. breathing difficulties
· severe bleeding that cannot be stopped · severe allergic reactions · severe burns or scalds
GP practices will be closed over the bank holidays. If you’re feeling unwell and are unsure of where to turn, think 111. NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do. To get help from NHS 111, you can go to 111.nhs.uk (for people aged 5 and over only) or call 111. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you need health advice quickly, but it's not an emergency, you can speak to a pharmacist. They are the highly-trained health professional on the high street and offer a range of services. Some community pharmacies will be open over the bank holiday weekend: NHS England and NHS Improvement Midlands » Bank Holiday pharmacy opening times
For life threatening emergencies, such as a stroke or heart attack, contact 999.
For more information, visit: NHS website - Local Pharmacy opening times - NHS 111